wachtpost

Definitions of wachtpost
  1. noun
    the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
    synonyms: boerderij, post, schapenfokkerij, station, stationsgebouw
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    types:
    bruggehoofd, bruggenhoofd, landhoofd, walhoofd
    a defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy
    observatiepost, uitkijkpost, waarnemingspost
    an elevated post affording a wide view
    meetstation, weerstation
    one of a network of observation posts where meteorological data is recorded
    type of:
    plaats, plek, stek, stekkie
    the particular portion of space occupied by something
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